• $500 gift certificate to use at QC Airport as a raffle
• $500 gift certificate from Clazzy Designs as a raffle
• Nearly 100 raffle prizes to be given away from Jaycee booth from vendors
• More vendors than last year - 150 confirmed right now including several new vendors. (Having an outdoor reception or wedding? We've even got someone with portable sanitation!)
• Vendors will be in Great Hall and Mississippi Room (a recently updated listing is on www.jcexpo.com under "Planning a Wedding"
• We also have two new displays we're excited about - this year both the atrium area and a third of the Mississippi Hall will have large displays with dramatic drape or tents in them to show decorating ideas for a reception.

 

CORRECTION:  THE BRIDES ON A BUDGET AFFORDABLE BRIDAL FAIR IS NEXT WEEKEND...NOT TODAY.  SORRY FOR ANY MIX UP!!

It's here!  It's here!  We here at QCWeddings.com love a good bridal fair, so when a new one pops up on the radar, we like to spread the word and check it out!  Today marks the launch of the very first Affordable Bridal Fair held at the German American Heritage Center in Davenport.  Several cool things are happening with this event.  First, it's FREE to the public to attend!  So grab your guys and gals and get on over.  Secondly, you get to check out the AMAZING views from the top floor of the German American Heritage Center.  Simply amazing!  Thirdly, this is the Affordable Bridal Fair after all, so vendors are prepared to make DEALS with you.  Come prepared to find some awesome specials that you may not otherwise find out about!

Details: 

The hours of the show are 12-3.

The German American Heritage Center is located just off the Centennial Bridge in Davenport at 712 West 2nd Street. 

There is PLENTY of parking at the event.

Once inside, you'll be directed to the 4th floor for the show!

Again, the admission is FREE!

 

Who will be there, you ask?  Check out this list of exciting vendors to visit:

Crane and Pelican Cafe
PaperNest
Luebbe Weddings
Fairy Tale of Flowers
Epiphany Events
Johannes Bus Service
AAA Rentals
Cunningham Confectionary
Enjoy with Troy
German American Heritage Center 
Blue Horizon Travel
All Pro Custom Productions
Bier Stube
Wrap it Up
Ducky's 

Heavenly Heights Dove Release

So get some lunch downtown with your wedding friends, and head on over!  We will be there as well giving info about the upcoming Bride and Groom Garage Sale!!!

Recently I came across my folder of receipts and notes that I had kept while we planned our wedding in 2010.  As I glanced through each line item, I became increasingly admonished at what I spent on our wedding day.  Yikes!  What seemed like a reasonable amount then would make me leery today.  Let's face it, times are tough right now, and planning a wedding is tricky when you want to make the day special and lovely while at the same time being kind to your pocketbook.  Our vendors are well aware that today's brides and grooms are being smart and careful about their wedding purchases by looking for a good deal with a good quality service, and many of them want to work with couples to find that just right package or service level that comfortably fits into your budget.

Recently some great people at the German American Heritage Center approached us and asked us to help them think of how we could pull of a bridal fair for budget-minded couples.  We sat and brainstormed some really amazing vendors that we knew worked well with couples to find a great deal, and they want all of you to see what they can offer!  On Sunday, September 16th from 11am to 3pm, the German American Heritage Center will host the Brides on a Budget Affordable Bridal Fair where some of our amazing vendors are going to be available to show you what they can offer.  We have a little bit of everything that you would need to plan your wedding, and I know the vendors are planning on offering some amazing deals to brides and grooms who come to the event. 

While you are at the fair, you should totally check out the location!  The German American Heritage Center offers a picturesque location for a smaller wedding.  The 4th floor Banquet Hall where the show will be located just might be the perfect location for you!  We will be taking a closer look at the banquet hall soon!

Questions you may have -

Where is the German American Heritage Center located? - It is in lovely downtown Davenport directly across from the entrance to the Centennial Bridge at 712 W. 2nd Street.  There is a ton of parking in a safe lot right behind the building. 

What does it cost? - Drumroll, please... The admission is FREE!  Wahoo! 

Which vendors will be there? - More info to come on this as we finalize the list of amazing vendors with amazing deals! 

Who can I contact with more questions?  Click here to see the German American Heritage info page about the show, or you can call or email Kelly Lao - kelly.lao@gahc.org / 563-322-8844 ex. 111

 

A few weeks ago on January 28th, QCWeddings.com along with many brides, grooms, family members, and wedding parties attended the 2012 Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo! As always, our favorite parts of the show besides mingling with all you good people is to see the vibrant display of décor and entertainment that our wedding vendors provide. Keeping up with current wedding trends is just one of the perks of our job! Here’s a picture recap taken by Taylor Freymann.

It’s here, it’s here, it’s here! One week away lies one of the most important wedding related events that you will attend other than your wedding! The Davenport Jaycee’s Annual Bridal Expo is happening next Saturday from 9-4pm at the Davenport River Center. So mark your calendar, shine your shoes, and grab your best mates as you get ready to attend.

If you’ve been to a wedding show before then prepare to be amazed at the sheer size of this one. If you’ve never been to a wedding show before then buckle your seatbelts because it’s time to jump in with both feet! At the show you will find wedding vendors of ever type who are all dying to be a part of your big day. Photographers, florists, bakers, planners, musicians, travel companies, and more will be there to provide information, answer questions, and best of all, have fabulous give aways and prizes throughout the day! For example, if you visit the Jaycee’s booth, they are giving away an awesome photography package from Luxe Photography for 8 hours of service! Drool-worthy prize! And that’s just one!

Here’s my most important insider’s tip – Be sure to visit the QCWeddings.com booth FIRST before you go to any other booths. Why? Because we’ll have free information labels for you to use as you enter all the contest and sign up for info throughout your tour of the show. I can tell you that with nearly 100 booths to see, your hand will nearly cramp up and fall off if you try to hand write your info over and over again. So stop by and see us. We’ll hook you up! After you visit us, go nuts! Slap those info labels down wherever you heart desires!

Tickets for the show are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. You can purchase tickets in advance at any Quad City Area Hy-Vee. Again, this wedding show is the one to see, and it’s such a blast! What makes it even better is when you bring your entourage along to help you juggle all the freebies and info packets that you’ll receive! It’s a great way to get the moms and sisters and bridesmaids together, so give them a call and make your plans to visit the show!